Non-fluorocarbon compositions for providing enhanced fluid repellency on various surfaces, including for laundry treatments in a finishing step of a laundry process, are disclosed. Non-fluorocarbon laundry treatment compositions and compositions including the non-fluorocarbon chemistries and a substrate surface are also disclosed along with methods of using the same in a laundry application.

Non-fluorocarbon compositions for providing enhanced fluid repellency on various surfaces, including for laundry treatments in a finishing step of a laundry process, are disclosed. Non-fluorocarbon laundry treatment compositions and compositions including the non-fluorocarbon chemistries and a substrate surface are also disclosed along with methods of using the same in a laundry application.

The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for oxidizing or discoloring garments, such as denim. Another aspect relates to providing a cost-effective and environmentally safe alternative to hazardous bleaching agents, such as potassium permanganate.

The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for oxidizing or discoloring garments, such as denim. Another aspect relates to providing a cost-effective and environmentally safe alternative to hazardous bleaching agents, such as potassium permanganate.

Metallic based oily soils can be removed from garments by subjecting the garments to a pre-wash in an aqueous solution of a hydroxy diphosphonic acid such as HEDP under acidic conditions. Pre-washing the garments in the aqueous solution of HEDP at about 100 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes effectively removes the greasy soils, allowing them to be further laundered with an alkaline detergent composition.

Metallic based oily soils can be removed from garments by subjecting the garments to a pre-wash in an aqueous solution of a hydroxy diphosphonic acid such as HEDP under acidic conditions. Pre-washing the garments in the aqueous solution of HEDP at about 100 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes effectively removes the greasy soils, allowing them to be further laundered with an alkaline detergent composition.

The use of a peroxidase, a source of hydrogen peroxide and a mediator for providing a modified color in the textile is described.

The use of a peroxidase, a source of hydrogen peroxide and a mediator for providing a modified color in the textile is described.

The present invention relates to a process for application of chemicals on textile materials for removing surface chemicals and finishes from textile materials which comprises the following steps: reducing the textile materials to an appropriate size; applying a first catalyzed vapor to the textile materials at a predetermined temperature; penetrating the textile materials at a predetermined temperature; applying a second catalyzed vapor to the textile materials; blending the textile materials; applying a third catalyzed vapor to the textile materials in the one or more blending boxes and dwelling the fabric at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time; and applying a blast of cool air to the one or more blending boxes to stop chemical actions in the textile materials and then transporting the textile materials to next station for further deconstruction processing.